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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Toronto Raptors' first season?

The Toronto Raptors' debut season was a disaster, with only 21 wins. The 1995-1996 Toronto Raptors was the inaugural NBA season. Along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, the Raptors were also one of the expansion teams that joined that league. It was also the NBA's first season outside of the United States.

Isiah Thomas, an All-Star pointguard and former Detroit Pistons legend became the team’s General Manager. He was a key contributor to the draft that resulted in Damon Stoudamire being named Rookie of Year. They also acquired Tracy Murray (and Oliver Miller) in separate trades. Thomas introduced a new primary emblem featuring a dinosaur playing ball and pinstripe uniforms sporting the logo on the front. The Raptors added purple and red to their color scheme.

Brendan Malone, new head coach for the Raptors, made his debut on November 3 against the New Jersey Nets at SkyDome. The Raptors lost their next seven contests.

Murray was second on the team for scoring, with an average of 16.2 points per contest. He also led the team by scoring 151 three-point field goal attempts during that season. Miller provided the team with 12.9 points, 7 .4 rebounds, 1 .4 steals, and 1 .9 blocks per game, and Robertson contributed 9 .3 points, 4 .4 rebounds, four assists and two steals per game off the bench.

Despite having one the worst records in league, their attendance was excellent, at an average of over 17283 per game at SkyDome, now Rogers Centre.


How did the Raptors win in 2019 the NBA title?

DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poltl and a protected 2019 draft pick were traded by the Toronto Raptors to the San Antonio Spurs on July 18, 2018.

On February 7, 2019, Jonas Valanciunas (Raptors) and Delon Wright-C.J. Miles, and a 2024 second-round draft pick to the Memphis Grizzlies for Marc Gasol--another multiple All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year--and signed Jeremy Lin shortly after that.

The Toronto Raptors' offseason was very exciting. They made two huge trades that caused shockwaves throughout the NBA. DeMar DeRozan and Jakob Poltl were traded to the Raptors. A 2019 first-round draft selection (that was protected) was also traded to the San Antonio Spurs. In exchange, they got Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green (Spurs). They then traded Jonas Valanciunas for Delon Wright, C.J. Miles and a 2024 second-round pick were traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Marc Gasol, another multiple All-Star and former Defensive player of the year. These moves placed the Raptors into a formidable position to compete in the NBA title race this season. Let's have a closer look at each trade.

Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Raptors as a risk-reward trade. Leonard, who is coming off an MVP-caliber year, is one of the top-5 players in the league when he is healthy. His injury last season limited him to playing just nine games, and there is concern about his long-term physical health. However, the Raptors decided the reward was well worth the risk and settled for the deal. Leonard has been playing at an All Star level and is currently in good health. Leonard is averaging 26 point, 8 rebounds and 3 assists per contest while shooting 49% from 3-point range and 38% from the field. If he can stay healthy, he gives the Raptors a real chance to win an NBA title this season.

The trade for Marc Gasol was more of a short-term move than anything else. Gasol is in his thirties and is clearly out of his prime. Gasol is still an excellent player, and he brings valuable experience to the young Raptors. He averages 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists per contest while shooting 45% from 3-point range and 34% from the field. The Raptors gave up some young assets in Delon Wright and C.J. Miles was used to acquire Gasol but the Raptors believe his experience will prove valuable in the playoffs.

The Raptors had a great start to the season, starting with a 6-0 victory. They broke the record for their best start in 20 games with a 16-4 record. They reached 20 wins faster that any time in their past history when they beat Cleveland Cavaliers 24 times. The Raptors were careful with Leonard and did not allow him to play more than 20 games during the season in order to avoid aggravating his injury. They still managed to secure the 2nd seed East, just behind Milwaukee Bucks.

The Raptors continued to be successful in the playoffs. They beat the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, and Milwaukee Bucks to make it to the NBA Finals for first time in their history. Leonard was named Finals MVP and the Raptors won their first title against the Golden State Warriors in game 6.

The Toronto Raptors had an extremely successful offseason. It paid off big. The Raptors are well-positioned to be contenders over the next few years, with two All-Stars. They have demonstrated that they can make bold moves and take risks if it means putting together a championship-calibre team. It will be exciting to see if this team can continue their success.


Who is the owner of Toronto Raptors?

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment owns the team. MLSE also owns the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs, MLS's Toronto FC, the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, the AHL's Toronto Marlies, and the Toronto Rock lacrosse team.


When was the Raptors their first game?

On November 3, 1995, the Raptors played their first regular season against the New Jersey Nets at the SkyDome. 33,306 fans were in attendance to watch Alvin Robertson score the first points in franchise history. The Raptors defeated Nets in 94-79. Contributions from Damon Stoudamire (10 and 10 assists), as well as Robertson (30 pts) were key.


When did the Raptors win their first playoff series?

Toronto won their first ever playoff series, defeating New York by 3-2 in 2001. The team advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals for only the second time under Lenny Wilkens as head coach.


When did the Raptors defeat the Chicago Bulls in the NBA?

The Raptors defeated Chicago Bulls (who would win the NBA Championship the following year) on March 24, 1996. The final score was 109 to 108. Michael Jordan tried to win for the Bulls with a last-minute shot but it didn't matter because it came after the final buzzer had sounded.


What was the best year for the Raptors?

The 2019 championship season was the Toronto Raptors' greatest year. It was a thrilling, memorable season for Toronto Raptors. The Raptors won their first NBA Championship in franchise history. Kawhi Leonard was crowned Finals MVP. The team's regular season record was 58-24. The Golden State Warriors were defeated in six games by the team to win the title.

The Toronto Raptors made a change in 2013 when they replaced Bryan Colangelo (then general manager) with Masai Ujiri. This was a major change for the franchise, and would lead to a new era that would see them one of the most successful teams in the NBA.

Under Ujiri, the Raptors enjoyed a resurgence, reaching the playoffs in 2014 for the first time since 2008. Since then, they've won five Division titles and had their most successful regular season in 2018. That year also saw Ujiri make a risky but successful trade, sending DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs for Kawhi Leonard.

The Raptors had a great year in 2019, winning their first conference title and making it to the NBA Finals for the first time. In six games, they defeated the Golden State Warriors.

Ujiri has been an outstanding success with the Raptors and deserves to be credited for turning around the team's fortunes. Thanks to his leadership, the Raptors are now one of the best teams in the NBA and look poised to remain contenders for years to come.

The 2019 championship season will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the best years in the Raptors' history.

Ujiri, and all of the Toronto Raptors should continue to work towards creating a winning culture for their players and staff. With continued dedication to excellence, the future looks bright for this team. The Toronto Raptors have set the bar high for 2019 with their championship season. Now, it is up to Ujiri's team to build on this success.


Statistics

  • As predicted by analysts, the team easily secured a berth in the 2001 NBA playoffs with a franchise-high 47 wins. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • By 2018, estimated the Raptors were worth $1.4 billion, 12th in the NBA. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • Thomas named Raptors' GM NBA superstar to have 10% stake in the new franchise". (en.wikipedia.org)
  • This improved during the 2006–07 regular season to an average of 18,258 fans (13th in the league), 92.2 percent capacity at the Air Canada Centre. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • Thomas named Raptors' GM NBA superstar to have 10% stake in the new franchise". (en.wikipedia.org)

External Links

sportingnews.com/ca

assets1.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/teams/toronto-raptors

jerseymuseum.org

nba.com/raptors

How To

How to get to a Toronto Raptors Game from Your Location

Toronto Raptors games are at Air Canada Centre. (ACC) is located in downtown Toronto Ontario, Canada. You can reach ACC via the TTC subway system. It takes approximately 30 minutes to reach ACC from Union Station. Bay Street station, which is about 30 minutes away from ACC, is the closest station.

Bay street station should be used if Union Station is your destination. Follow the signs towards ACC. If you arrive at ACC via another direction, please take the signs to Bay Street station.

From Bay Street station, follow the signs to the ACC.

The venue is accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities can use the designated seating areas. The ACC also provides sign language interpretation services.

There is no parking charge at the ACC. However, there is limited street parking available nearby.




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Nick Nurse’s future, a possible rebuild, and Canada Basketball w/ Michael Grange & Samson Folk

Samson Folk is joined by Michael Grange to discuss the latest in Raptors news, Canada basketball, and the league at large.The post Nick Nurse’s future, a

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A Season We’d Love to Forget – Confederacy of Dunks

On our season finale, we're talking about potential playoff upsets, players who should ref, Raptors who should and shouldn't be on the move, and slogans for

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Morning Coffee – Wed, Apr 19

Raptors have a lot to do this summer | Siakam voted 3rd most overrated player in the NBA (by other players) | O.G. invest in British BasketballThe post Morning

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RAPTORS FAMILY: JOEL EMBIID CONTINUES TO BE A CLOWN

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What went wrong for the Raptors, and can they fix it?

The Raptors have much to fix on the roster. It's going to be tough.The post What went wrong for the Raptors, and can they fix it? first appeared on Raptors

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Morning Coffee – Tue, Apr 18

O.G. got some DPOY votes but likely not all-defensive team | Banton has one more year to earn it | Lots of decisions to be madeThe post Morning Coffee – Tue,

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RAPTORS FAMILY: GARY TRENT JR UNDERSTANDS THE POSITION HE'S IN...

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Fred VanVleet’s jumper was the Raptors season

Failures, walking hand in hand.The post Fred VanVleet’s jumper was the Raptors season first appeared on Raptors Republic

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Morning Coffee – Mon, Apr 17

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NBA PLAYOFFS: BOSTON MADE HOT WINGS OUTTA THE HAWKS| CELTICS VS HAWKS

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Raptors mailbag: Trading Pascal Siakam, drafting Scoot Henderson and moving on from Diar DeRozan

In a jam-packed edition of the Raptors mailbag, fans ask about the play-in loss and the team’s off-season plans.

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A group chat convo on the offseason – Pull up Tre

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath are joined by some friends to discuss the Raptors finish to the season and what they plan to do now that it's over.The post A group

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Season’s End with Freddie Rivas – Buckets & Tea NBA Show

Host Cathryn Naiker brings back Freddie Rivas to help her breakdown what is next for the North.The post Season’s End with Freddie Rivas – Buckets & Tea NBA

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Raptors mailbag: Dalano Banton, Nick Nurse and the inner workings of a basketball reporter

In the final mailbag of the regular season, Doug Smith answers questions about some Raptors futures and what goes into reporting.

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Ye Olde Mailbag: What’s going on between the Raptors and Nick Nurse?

It’s a jam-packed Raptors mailbag this week, with lots of questions from fans about the future of coach Nick Nurse.

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Ye Olde Mailbag: Carlisle's Canadian tribute, sign-and-trades and the best of sports

Thoughts on the cost of "building a brand: and making quotes always make sense

Why Raptors' Christian Koloko exceeded expectations this season

Ye Olde Mailbag: In-season Raptors trades, a bit of March Madness and what's up with Zion?

A bit of the Poeltl impact on Siakam and the roster looking into the future plus one on Basketball Canada's ultimate roster

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Pascal almost dropped a 50-point triple-double 

Pascal Siakam: A Show Of DeterminationLast night, Pascal Siakam almost achieved a historic milestone at Madison Square Garden in New York City when..

Why Raptors' Christian Koloko exceeded expectations this season

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Raptors Rebuild: Strategizing For Success

Who should the Toronto Raptors trade now?This has been a nightmare season for the Raptors thus far, and unfortunately, there is no indication that it

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Toronto Raptors Season: Looking Ahead To The Trade Deadline And Focusing On What They Can Control

Looking Ahead To The Trade Deadline And Focusing On What They Can Control!The Raptors are 20-25 in the regular season. As the NBA trade deadline..

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Is OG Anunoby on the move?

A deep dive into what it takes to land OG Anunoby for maximum value.As the February 9th trade deadline approaches, teams across the NBA are jockeying

Why Raptors' Christian Koloko exceeded expectations this season

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Raps Rumors: Is Coach Nick Nurse to Blame for the Raptors' Struggling Season?

It's time to point fingers at Nick Nurse too!The Toronto Raptors have encountered many difficulties this season. Frustration is high over the..

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Kyle Lowry, Russell Westbrook and, of course, Raptors playing time in Ye Olde Mailbag

Is an in-season "blockbuster" trade a possibility? What we do here and rugby vs. football round out the offerings

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Ye Olde Mailbag: Raptors point guards, Nash's future and Koloko's start

Is drawing charges a part of a bigger defensive package plus starting to think about the long-term Raptors outlook

Why Raptors' Christian Koloko exceeded expectations this season

Time to pump the brakes on SGA to the Raptors and other fun mailbag questions

Raptors family visitors, where Canada fits into the big global picture and finding someone to step up in difficult times

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The World Cup and the Raptors rotation take over Ye Olde Mailbag this week

Who should play more, or less, when the Raptors are back to full strength -- if they ever are -- is a burning issue, it seems

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Changing the games, underachieving Raptors and Brampton rules in Ye Olde Mailbag

No mall visits, some theatre memories and, of course, 'Are there trades to be made by the Raptors?' fill out the questions

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Raptors on-court chatter and off-court health issues in Ye Olde Mailbag

A question about stats and what everything means and, yes, where is Scottie Barnes in the grand scheme of this season

Why Raptors' Christian Koloko exceeded expectations this season

Ye Olde Mailbag: Scottie Barnes, a trip down memory lane and secret signals

Plus a thought about the Raptors starting lineup and a unique baseball trade condition

Why Raptors' Christian Koloko exceeded expectations this season

Sports can help us grow, how the league gets its fine money and more in Ye Olde Mailbag

Panic time? No, it's not panic time, who coaches when coaches get ejected and a continued fascination with an ex-Raptor big man

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Celebrations and roster moves and the Raptors turn of fortunes in Ye Olde Mailbag

The Boxing Day addition includes players not reporting after trades, who from the past would fit best and, an usual, a couple of Serge Ibaka questions

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Ye Olde Mailbag: Much consternation about the present and future Raptors

Plus some roster questions, Justin Champagnie and Pascal Siakam's future

Why Raptors' Christian Koloko exceeded expectations this season

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Ye Olde Mailbag:Talking Raptors trade ideas, future moves and how to salvage this season

Plus some lists and thoughts on the proliferation of gambling that's taking some fun away from the actual sports

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Ye Olde Mailbag: Raptors contracts and travel and leadership

Toss in a unique pucks question and which young NBA players might pan out best and there's lots to digest

Why Raptors' Christian Koloko exceeded expectations this season

Ye Olde Mailbag: Raptors roster, Raptors trade ideas, Raptors playing time

And whither the Warriors, losing close games and who out there in the NBA might be available

Why Raptors' Christian Koloko exceeded expectations this season

Ye Olde Mailbag: The Raptors at the NBA trade deadline (still) and how players develop

Plus the loss of a familiar U.S. college basketball voice and mental wellness help available to the players. And Batman, the best one